Sermons on Spending Yourself:

How To Live A Lovely Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

1. Be willing to serve the Lord (vs. 25). 2. Sympathize with other people (vs. 25-27a). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 27a & 29-30). 4. See the Lord’s mercy (vs. 27).

How to Live a Lovely Life Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2012 *Pastor Frank Harrington told about a little girl who kept a daily notebook. And one day her dad noticed that she had drawn a picture of him in her book. Underneath, she had carefully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Of Solomon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still full of yourself or full of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to acknowledge GOD in everything good and perfect that happened in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:2 (N

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still full of yourself or full of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need to acknowledge GOD in everything good and perfect that happened in our lives. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now I have built a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking For The Honey Or "Sweetness In Bitter Times”

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

You and I know that honey is perhaps the sweetest thing that nature can produce; and a rock is one of the hardest things in nature. So, here we have sweetness coming out of hardness. This is one of God’s promises, and you should claim it for yourself.

LOOKING FOR THE HONEY “Sweetness in Bitter Times” Psalm 81:16 “He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.” Most travelers who have visited Palestine in summer have had their attention directed to the abundance of honey, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:16, Psalm 34:8, Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

There are three major themes addressed in this passage: Suffering, Servanthood, and Sacrifice. Whenever you study the Bible you should always ask yourself these two words: SO WHAT? Now that I've learned this, what changes will this make in my life?

INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015

Many a times we have wondered what would it be like if God showed up? In fact God is looking for that time alone with you so that you would voluntarily shut yourself out from the busyness of life and respond to His attention. Will we?

Opening illustration: Children sometimes seem like they have holes in their ears. You tell them what you want them to do, and it goes in and out without ever being registered. But if you promise something special to a child, they will not ever forget. Try to tell your child that you can’t go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pleasure Of Positive Thinking Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Positive thinking does not mean, if you always think positive nothing will ever go wrong. That is wishful thinking, and it won't work. Positive thinking is telling yourself that even when things do go wrong, that is never the last word.

Have you ever watched a movie or play that ended with some basic problems unresolved? It is a great let down, for we expect that no matter how bad the situation is the bottom line will be a happy ending. We are conditioned to this. It is a part of our heritage through our fairy tales, novels, ...read more

Four Gospel Pictures From The Parables Of Jesus

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

But did we allow that consuming power of God's love reshape our lives? Did we make a decision to give our whole lives to Jesus Christ the savior of all? That is the question I want you to ask yourself today.

"Kenneth Clark, internationally know for his television series Civilization, lived and died without faith in Jesus Christ. He admitted in his autobiography that while visiting a beautiful church he had what he believed to be an overwhelming religious experience. "My whole being," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 15:11-32, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stepping Into The New Year

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025

The literal suggestion to "refresh yourself" can be viewed as a metaphor for our spiritual life. Often, we seek refreshment and rejuvenation in worldly comforts or recognition, which may momentarily satisfy but do not truly fulfill the deeper needs of our soul.

1. REFRESH YOUR HEART 1 Kings 13:7 "The king said to the man of God, ‘Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.’" In this narrative, King Jeroboam attempts to entice the man of God, who has just challenged the idolatrous practices at Bethel, with hospitality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:7, Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Battles You Can’t Afford To Lose

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2024

There are some battles we can afford to lose, others we cannot. Paul said, “Watch your life and doctrine closely...if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” Here's 3 battles to win!

3 BATTLES YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE 1 Tim. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jason’s an 18 year old known for his addiction to video games and his total lack of study, so when his graduation day arrived, his grandfather felt these traits needed a little correction. 2. So when the family gathered to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Meekness Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

What does being “meek” mean to you? In a world that celebrates power, why would Jesus call us to be meek? Jesus was meek, but does that mean He was weak? Is “meekness” good, or bad in your eyes? Would you consider yourself to be meek?

The Power of Meekness Lakeview Baptist Church April 6, 2025 Intro What does being “meek” mean to you? Is “meekness” good, or bad in your eyes? Do you consider yourself to be “meek”? How can you know? Ask yourself How do you respond when someone wrongs you? How do you respond when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2025

What comes to mind when you think of the infamous Beatitudes passage in the Bible? If you really understood what Jesus was teaching through the beatitudes (“blessed”) you may agree these are blessings rather than burdens. Get ready to embrace the beatitudes for yourself.

Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Matthew 5:1-12 This morning we pick up from last quarter a series titled Holy Citizenship. We will look at key characteristics of holy citizenship. This series is under our church's annual theme of holiness. The theme verse is Exodus 3:5, where God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

God Of All Creation

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020

In this world torn by pandemic, tragedy, and violence, we turn back to the beginning, to what God created us to be. Order out of disorder, light out of darkness, all of us made in God's image

Looking back over the last few weeks, perhaps the best word we can use is chaos. We have seen chaos as a disease struck our nation. We have seen chaos as hospitals have been overwhelmed and more than 100,000 have died. We have seen chaos as businesses closed and people lost their jobs. We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only By Remembering Our Past Can We Face The Future: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 23, 2023

Set a pattern in your life. Remember the day you received salvation through Jesus Christ. Celebrate that day. Rejoice. Remember the day of your birth, the day God gave you life. Celebrate Christmas, that Jesus was born.

It’s so incredibly important that we remember our history, our heritage, and who we are. If we don’t know who we are, the history of our people, our nation, our faith, our religion, our family, our state, our city, all of these things, then we’re liable to believe anything that we’re fed, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24, Mark 14:1-2, Mark 14:8-9, Mark 14:17-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Is Christ In Me?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 3, 2015

What do I need to do for Christ to be living in me.

TSL and Café Church TSJ 04-01-2014 Illustration: A story is told about Robert Louis Dabney, who was an outstanding Presbyterian theologian during the mid-19th century. He served as a minister, as a chaplain and finally as chief of staff to the American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson before ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Anglican